The Irish Times

Ian Costello excited at challenge facing Munster’s young stars against Wasps

‘There’s guys just out of school but to see some of the talent that’s come on is incredible’

Thu Dec 09 2021 - 06:52

Munster face test of mettle and resources ahead of European opener against Wasps

Province likely to seek reinforcements from within despite having option to recruit in players

Fri Dec 03 2021 - 06:00

Cardiff will do everything in their power to fulfil European fixtures

Players that are due to arrive in UK on Thursday will miss opening Toulouse clash

Wed Dec 01 2021 - 17:58

Connacht left with nothing but the blues yet again in Cardiff

Kieran Marmion goes over for two tries in disappointing showing from Andy Friend’s side

Fri Sept 24 2021 - 22:33

Connacht face tough opener against Cardiff side packed with internationals

Andy Friend wants his side to be adaptable against sides with more firepower

Thu Sept 23 2021 - 16:54

Munster know it’s win or bust as Cardiff come to Thomond

Failing to justify 18-point favouritism against Connacht was a setback for van Graan’s side

Fri May 28 2021 - 06:00

Exeter did it their way and now they’re two wins from the double

They contest the Champions Cup and Premiership finals over the next two weekends

Thu Oct 15 2020 - 12:25

England’s Jack of all trades Elliot Daly needs to become master of one

Young back’s ability to play at centre, wing and fullback comes with a caveat

Thu Jan 31 2019 - 06:00

Toner and Henshaw return to buttress Leinster’s challenge

Eager O’Brien back on the bench as champions aim to inflict more woe on Wasps

Sat Jan 19 2019 - 06:00

Rugby statistics: History shows Munster finish pools in style

Leinster have a less impressive record in final Champions Cup pool game

Thu Jan 17 2019 - 06:20

Luke McGrath injury could have implications for Ireland

Leinster scrumhalf sustained knee injury during win over Toulouse at the RDS

Sat Jan 12 2019 - 17:14

Van Graan happy with Munster performance after disruptions

Concerns for Leinster as Johnny Sexton suffers injury in victory over Bath on Saturday

Mon Dec 10 2018 - 06:00

Rugby previews: Wasps likely to prove a tough test for Toulouse

English Premiership team boast a proud home record against Top 14 opposition

Sat Dec 08 2018 - 01:00

European Rugby Previews

Forward power can help Castres pip Exeter in one of weekend’s most intriguing ties

Sat Oct 20 2018 - 06:30

Geordan Murphy: 'It’s a fickle world but it’s nice to be doing what you love'

Leicester coach knows the pressure is on at a club where the message is win, just win

Sat Oct 13 2018 - 08:00

Leo Cullen tries to keep a lid on expectation after Leinster’s record win

Defending European champions run in eight tries against Wasps in perfect start

Sat Oct 13 2018 - 06:00

Gerry Thornley: Champions Leinster hungry to fend off Wasps

Host of big names return as Cullen makes nine changes from the win over Munster

Fri Oct 12 2018 - 01:00

Champions Cup: Gerry Thornley's club-by-club guide

A look at the 20 sides in the 2018-19 Heineken Cup who are bidding for the ultimate prize

Sat Oct 06 2018 - 05:41

Lima Sopoaga: European money outweighs All Blacks jersey

Sopoaga has 16 New Zealand caps but signed lucrative two-year Wasps deal in January

Wed Sept 12 2018 - 13:04

Owen Farrell’s 27-point haul books final spot for Saracens

Wasps finally find their sting after trailing by 25 points early in the second half

Sat May 19 2018 - 15:12

Wasps hooker Ashley Johnson fails drugs test

South African international provisionally suspended after failing out-of-competition test

Sat Apr 21 2018 - 17:00

Scarlets embracing Wayne’s world to good effect

Pivac has added defensive solidity and nous to a side with an impressive running game

Sat Apr 14 2018 - 06:00

Wasps’ Sam Jones forced to retire from injuries sustained in judo session

26-year-old forward suffered injuries while wrestling Maro Itoje during England training

Thu Mar 29 2018 - 15:45

James Haskell’s England career in doubt after Wasps exit confirmed

The 32-year-old backrow forward will leave the Premiership club at the end of this season

Wed Jan 31 2018 - 10:41

Ulster will have to channel their defiant mindset to repel Wasps

Injury-hit side needs a repeat of last week’s winning performance against La Rochelle

Sat Jan 20 2018 - 06:00

Rugby on a slippery slope from moral high ground

Indiscipline is on the rise in the “gentleman’s” game

Tue Jan 16 2018 - 14:05

Wasps do Ulster a favour as they surprise La Rochelle

Pool four leaders are now only two points ahead of Ulster after their loss in Coventry

Sun Dec 17 2017 - 16:27

Ulster can hope for a strong start against wounded Wasps

English Premiership side have a number of injuries ahead of Champions Cup opener

Wed Oct 11 2017 - 06:00

Wasps come from 14 points down to beat Connacht

Kieran Keane’s team fade away after promising first half at Ricoh Arena

Wed Aug 23 2017 - 22:18

Dai Young says he won’t ‘crucify’ Willie Le Roux after try howler

The Wasps coach did say that his player should have just touched the ball down

Sat Apr 01 2017 - 18:48

Marty Moore makes homecoming of sorts for Leinster clash

The prop’s move to Wasps cost him his Ireland place but there have been benefits

Sat Apr 01 2017 - 09:00

Isa Nacewa still making Leinster tick as Blues eye big time

Leo Cullen challenges players to step up as Premiership leaders arrive in Dublin

Fri Mar 31 2017 - 20:40

Jack Conan set to man number eight berth for Leinster

Backrow set to return after missing last weekend's win over Cardiff due to a tight calf

Thu Mar 30 2017 - 17:18

Jimmy Gopperth in no doubt about task facing Wasps

Former Leinster outhalf braced for a massive challenge from his former team-mates

Thu Mar 30 2017 - 06:30